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About

Founded in 1933, in response to the hardships of the Great Depression, Catholic Charities of Oregon has long been a trusted partner for Oregonians experiencing poverty, displacement and injustice. For more than 90 years, we’ve provided pathways to stability and opportunity, helping individuals and families build better futures through compassion, collaboration and innovation.

Our mission is to ensure that essential, life-changing services are accessible to those who need them most. Across Oregon, we provide affordable and supportive housing, legal assistance, intensive case management and other critical services that strengthen lives and communities.

Catholic Charities of Oregon is a proud member of Catholic Charities USA and Caritas Internationalis, a global network dedicated to advancing human dignity and alleviating poverty worldwide. (EIN: 93-0386801)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Social Justice Statement

Catholic Charities of Oregon believes that every person has inherent dignity, value and worth. Our commitment is to recognize, protect and advance that dignity by fostering communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We know that our collective strength lies in our diversity. As we work to remove barriers and eliminate inequities, we remain steadfast in building a just and inclusive Oregon—one where all people are treated with respect and have access to opportunity.

Catholic Charities of Oregon carries this commitment forward through intentional diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across our programs, policies and partnerships. We actively recruit, support and promote staff and board members whose varied backgrounds and perspectives reflect the communities we serve. Together, we strive for a more equitable workplace, community and world.

Catholic Charities agency staff welcomes refugees at Portland International Airport

Mission & Vision

Mission statement

Inspired by the transformative power of God’s love, Catholic Charities of Oregon — the social service arm of the Catholic Church in western Oregon — partners with the most vulnerable, regardless of faith, to achieve lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.

Vision for society

Catholic Charities of Oregon envisions a society in which all people thrive economically, socially, and spiritually; cultivate diverse, respectful, and just communities; and recognize the inherent dignity and sanctity of human life.

Vision for the organization

Catholic Charities of Oregon achieves lasting solutions to poverty and injustice by partnering with clients to meet their economic and educational goals and to support their physical and social well-being.

*Adopted by the Board of Catholic Charities of Oregon March 14, 2013.

Whom We Work With

We welcome and serve everyone, regardless of race, religion, or orientation.
For our partners

We focus on solidarity, love, dignity, family, caring for the world around us, and ensuring that basic life needs are not only met but exceeded and maintained.

For our volunteers

We focus on making sure that every bit of good is squeezed out of every minute of time given and every dollar spent. We’re effective, caring, and nonjudgmental, and we welcome everyone.

For our future team

At Catholic Charities of Oregon, we care for our employees so they can take care of others. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands-on difference in our community.

Careers

We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. Our approach includes everything from support for continuing training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. We take care of our employees so they can take care of others.

If you’re considering working with Catholic Charities of Oregon, please click below to view our job openings and fill out an application. We’d love to meet you.

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For career opportunities at CYO Camp Howard, please click here. Check back soon for more opportunities from our partner agencies.

Articles

Giving Tuesday: Why Your Generosity Matters Now More Than Ever

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
On Giving Tuesday, your generosity fuels real change. Your support ensures Catholic Charities can continue — and grow — the services so many Oregonians depend upon.

A Season of Gratitude: Reflections from the CEO's Office

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
As we near Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the compassion, resilience and generosity that sustain our work every day. In her November message, CEO Kaleen Deatherage shares her heartfelt thanks for the people who make our mission possible and reminds us why community matters so deeply, especially now.

Voices of Hope

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
We’re so excited for you to meet Allison Pantano-Rumsey. With almost 20 years in healthcare, Allison discovered that what truly energized her wasn’t the clinical work. She says it was connecting, listening, validating and walking alongside others. Her Portland State University social work degree and internship affirmed that calling, and today she brings that same…

The Gift of Experience

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Our Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team is strengthened by volunteers who bring decades of wisdom, compassion and legal expertise to our clients. We’re thrilled to highlight two retired attorneys whose pro bono service is helping Catholic Charities meet growing needs with dignity and care.